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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Caramel Apple Spiced Shortcakes

OK, I admit it. I am on a caramel and apple binge. I posted a recipe over on my Napa Farmhouse 1885 blog for "Grownup Caramel Apples", baked apples topped with a caramel & scotch sauce. I have been sampling that dish all week. I decided I needed another apple & caramel recipe and, using leftover biscuits from brunch on Sunday, created spiced apple shortcakes. Drizzling caramel sauce over the dessert made it extra good. You can serve as is or pair with vanilla ice-cream. I am a fan.

The biscuit recipe is my favorite...fast, quick, easy because they are dropped, not rolled, and made with extra virgin olive oil. Increase the size and baking time from the original so you have big biscuits for the shortcakes. I use a 1/4 cup to measure and bake about 10 minutes longer. You will have extra biscuits. That is a good thing. Enjoy for breakfast, with tea as an afternoon snack, or stuffed with your favorite protein for a quick sandwich. Happy Fall everyone!

Caramel Apple Spiced Shortcakes.(4 servings)4 Granny Smith or Fuji Apples, cored3 tablespoons unsalted butter2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons maple syrup1/4 cup water1 teaspoon cinnamon1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/4 teaspoon allspice1/4 teaspoon sea salt1/8 teaspoon ground black pepperExtra-Virgin Olive Oil Biscuitsprepared caramel sauce or dulce de leche (homemade or purchased. I like this brand) Vanilla ice creamCut apples into pieces about 1 inch in diameter. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter, olive oil and maple syrup to pan and heat, constantly stirring, until butter is melted. Add apples, water, all the spices and the salt and pepper. Cook,occasionally stirring until the sauce thickens, and the apples soften. (about 15 minutes)Slice a biscuit in half and place cut side up on serving plate. Top with a large scoop of the spiced apples. Drizzle some of the pan juices on top of the apples. Drizzle about 2 tablespoons caramel sauce over the shortcake. Pair with vanilla ice cream if desired. Repeat with remaining biscuits and apple mixture. Serve immediately.

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A former Corporate Senior Executive with over 25 years’ experience with companies such as Banana Republic, J Crew and most recently Senior Vice President with Levi Strauss & Co., Diane now focuses her time helping for-profit and not-for-profit organizations develop their strategic management, business development, financial objectives, and customer service skills leading to profitable and brand enhancing growth.

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